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Simple Flatbread Recipe

Simple Flatbread Recipe

Steps to make great Flatbreads
Author:
Hendrik Kleinwächter
| Source:
The Sourdough Framework Recipes
Categories: The Sourdough Archives
Ingredients
400 g Bread Flour (Whatever you have at hand, 100% in Baker's math.)320 g Water (Room Temp, 80% in Baker's math.)80 g Sourdough Starter (Active, 20% in Baker's math.)8 g Salt (2% in Baker's math.)
Description

By following the steps outlined in this section, you’ll be introduced to a versatile bread that’s perfect for a myriad of culinary applications. Whether you’re scooping up a savory dip, wrapping a flavorful filling, or simply enjoying a piece with a drizzle of olive oil, these flatbreads are sure to impress.
Recipe
Prepare the Dough:
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water. Mix until you have a shaggy dough with no dry spots.
2
Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Incorporate them thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and homogenized dough.
Fermentation:
1
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest and ferment until it has increased by at least 50 % in size. Depending on the temperature and activity of your starter, this can take anywhere from 4 to 24 hours.
Cooking Preparation:
1
Once the dough has risen, heat a pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan, ensuring to wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel.
Shaping and Cooking:
1
With a ladle or your hands, scoop out a portion of the dough and place it onto the hot pan, spreading it gently like a pancake.
2
Cover the pan with a lid. This traps the steam and ensures even cooking from the top, allowing for easier flipping later.
3
After about 5 minutes, or when the bottom of the flatbread has a golden-brown crust, carefully flip it using a spatula.
4
Adjusting cook time. If the flatbread appears too dark, remember to reduce the cooking time slightly for the next one. Conversely, if it’s too pale, allow it to cook a bit longer before flipping.
5
Cook the flipped side for an additional 5 minutes or until it’s also golden brown.
Storing:
1
Once cooked, remove the flatbread from the pan and place it on a kitchen towel. Wrapping the breads in the towel will help retain their softness and prevent them from becoming overly crisp. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining dough.
Serving Suggestion:
1
Enjoy your sourdough flatbreads warm, paired with your favorite dips, spreads, or as a side to any meal.
Notes


Austin Welsh-Graham 13 September 2026
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